BRIEF-Gulfport Energy launches senior notes offering

Oct 5 (Reuters) - Gulfport Energy Corp :

* Launches proposed $250 million senior notes offering

* Expects to use proceeds to repay co's outstanding indebtedness under senior

secured revolving credit facility

* Plans to use proceeds for funding of a portion of its 2012 and 2013 capital

development plans

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